Security Advisory: Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered
Report generated at: 2025-03-12T11:51:50.416Z
Risk Summary
This security advisory report highlights critical vulnerabilities discovered in various targets, including Dockerfiles and Terraform configurations. The report provides a detailed analysis of the risks and recommended actions to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Trivy Results
Target: _actions/actions/checkout/v4/package-lock.json
- Class: lang-pkgs
- Type: npm
The Trivy scan of the package-lock.json file revealed a vulnerability in the npm package. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Target: _actions/actions/upload-artifact/v4/package-lock.json
- Class: lang-pkgs
- Type: npm
Similar to the previous target, the Trivy scan of the package-lock.json file revealed a vulnerability in the npm package. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Target: _actions/actions/checkout/v4/images/test-ubuntu-git.Dockerfile
- Class: config
- Type: dockerfile
- Successes: 19
- Failures: 2
The Trivy scan of the Dockerfile revealed two critical vulnerabilities:
Misconfiguration: Image user should not be 'root'
- Description: Running containers with 'root' user can lead to a container escape situation. It is a best practice to run containers as non-root users, which can be done by adding a 'USER' statement to the Dockerfile.
- Message: Specify at least 1 USER command in Dockerfile with non-root user as argument
- Severity: HIGH
- Resolution: Add 'USER
' line to the Dockerfile - References:
Misconfiguration: 'RUN update' instruction alone
- Description: The instruction 'RUN
update' should always be followed by ' install' in the same RUN statement. - Message: The instruction 'RUN
update' should always be followed by ' install' in the same RUN statement. - Severity: HIGH
- Resolution: Combine '
update' and ' install' instructions to single one - References:
Target: iac-azure-terraform-example/iac-azure-terraform-example
- Class: config
- Type: terraform
- Successes: 16
- Failures: 0
The Trivy scan of the Terraform configuration revealed no critical vulnerabilities.
Target: iac-azure-terraform-example/iac-azure-terraform-example/modules/recoveryservicesvault
- Class: config
- Type: terraform
- Successes: 14
- Failures: 0
The Trivy scan of the Terraform configuration revealed no critical vulnerabilities.
Checkov Results
No Checkov results were found.
Checkov Summary
Checkov Summary: Passed checks: Failed checks: Skipped checks: Parsing errors:
Recommended Actions
To mitigate the critical vulnerabilities discovered in this report, the following actions are recommended:
- Update vulnerable dependencies: Update the npm packages to the latest versions to fix the vulnerabilities.
- Apply available patches or workarounds: Apply the patches or workarounds recommended by the vendors to fix the vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This Q&A section provides answers to common questions related to the security advisory report.
Q: What are the critical vulnerabilities discovered in this report?
A: The critical vulnerabilities discovered in this report include:
- Vulnerabilities in the npm package
- Misconfiguration of the Dockerfile, including running containers with 'root' user and not following the 'RUN
update' instruction with ' install' in the same RUN statement.
Q: What are the potential consequences of these vulnerabilities?
A: The potential consequences of these vulnerabilities include:
- Execution of arbitrary code on the system
- Container escape situation
- Data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information
Q: How can I update vulnerable dependencies?
A: To update vulnerable dependencies, follow these steps:
- Identify the vulnerable dependencies using the Trivy scan report.
- Update the dependencies to the latest versions using the package manager (e.g., npm).
- Verify that the dependencies have been updated successfully.
Q: What are the best practices for securing Dockerfiles?
A: The best practices for securing Dockerfiles include:
- Running containers with non-root users
- Following the 'RUN
update' instruction with ' install' in the same RUN statement - Using secure images and avoiding outdated images
- Regularly updating and patching dependencies
Q: How can I apply available patches or workarounds?
A: To apply available patches or workarounds, follow these steps:
- Identify the patches or workarounds recommended by the vendors.
- Apply the patches or workarounds to the affected systems.
- Verify that the patches or workarounds have been applied successfully.
Q: What are the recommended actions to mitigate these vulnerabilities?
A: The recommended actions to mitigate these vulnerabilities include:
- Updating vulnerable dependencies
- Applying available patches or workarounds
- Regularly scanning for vulnerabilities and updating dependencies
- Implementing secure coding practices and following best practices for securing Dockerfiles
Q: How can I prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future?
A: To prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future, follow these best practices:
- Regularly update and patch dependencies
- Use secure coding practices and follow best practices for securing Dockerfiles
- Implement a vulnerability management program to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively
- Provide regular training and awareness programs for developers and security teams on secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
By following these best practices and recommended actions, you can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities and ensure the security of your systems.